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Ready for that web site re-design? In dire need to edit your own content with ease? At Sandstorm Design, we specialize in custom web design and database development supported by a strategic marketing approach and organic search engine optimization. Our custom web sites are designed to generate leads and increase brand awareness (and they perform great in usability studies too!)
If you are looking to drive the ultimate user experience on your next web site re-design, and you want to be able to edit your own content, request a quote today!
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Leader in Finished Fiber Cement Siding
Create the ultimate user experience through web design:
Based on our extensive user research and persona development, interactive flash applications were developed including: Color Palette, Find My Shade quiz, Find a Model Home, and Compare Exterior Options. Content by Sandstorm Design. Built in our CMS. http://www.jameshardiecolorplus.com
Home Physicians
Healthcare leader of physician house calls to homebound patients
Our web design strategy:
One of America's greatest challenges is providing quality, cost-effective health care to the elderly or disabled who are home bound. This site design includes easy-to-update pages, clear house call requests, and SEO. Built in our CMS. http://www.homephysicians.com
REBAC Web Site
Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council of the National Association of REALTORS®
Our web design strategy:
Based on our extensive user research, persona development and usability testing, information architecture played a leading role in organizing the massive amount of information into an intuitive navigation and clean web design. Built in our CMS. http://www.rebac.net
GDI Global Web Site
The Leader in Advanced Perimeter Security
Database design integrated with web design principles:
To highlight the value and versatility of GDI's customizable system, an easy-to-navigate web site was built with features including: a whitepaper download, request information form, apply for a job form, and cost of perimeter security calculator to acquire and manage leads. Content by Sandstorm Design. Built in our CMS. http://www.gdi-global.com
Enqvist Carpentry Web Site
Custom Remodeling and Restoration
Integrated flash and web design concept:
To demonstrate Enqvist's superior craftsmanship and attention to detail, custom photography showcases their most recent work, and the Estimate form quickly assesses a prospect's reqs, budget and timeline. Message development by Sandstorm Design. http://www.enqvisthomes.com
Workhorse Software Web Site
Leader in Media Planning Software
Our web design strategy:
To reflect their new logo and identity, the MEDIATOOLS slide show walks users through the unique features and functionality of the software to
demonstrate how Workhorse can help with media planning. http://www.workhorsesoftware.com
National Adoption Center
Foster Adoption
Non-profit web design:
To refresh their brand to appeal to both families and agencies, we designed a clean web site and reorganized the navigation to improve ease of use and callout key features and functionality. Extensive SEO was implemented to drive traffic. http://www.adopt.org
Illinois Institute of Technology
National Center for Food Safety and Technology
Web design and custom photography:
Using best practices in web site usability, a custom database was built to store and retrieve thousands of publications. Custom photography highlights the technology and differentiates IIT. http://www.ncfst.iit.edu
Voice for Adoption
Advocators for Improved Adoption Laws and Policies
Nonprofit web design:
To position Voice for Adoption as a leader in the industry, we redesigned their web site to look modern, clean and sophisticated. The navigation was updated to highlight important
functionality and features and make the site more user-friendly. http://www.voice-for-adoption.org
CareerBuilder.com
CareerBuilder.com's media portal, CB Source
Intranet design strategy:
This portal was created
for select media sources to download secure information and view current
creative campaigns. Content is easily updated
through our CMS with a secure username and password on any browser. *This
site is password protected.
Adoption Learning Partners
Adoption Education and Training
Non profit web design:
Adoption Learning Partners provides the highest quality online adoption education. After refreshing their brand and establishing new web standards, an interactive flash animation was designed to speak to three target audiences while emphazing the training courses. Built in our CMS. http://www.adoptionlearningpartners.org